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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 LLWMOT history

LR53 LLW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LR53 LLW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,635 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LLW was last recorded at 31,635 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,632 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,635 miles
  • 2024 – 31,330 miles
  • 2023 – 25,618 miles
  • 2021 – 23,415 miles
  • 2020 – 23,074 miles
  • 2017 – 22,956 miles
  • 2015 – 22,475 miles
  • 2014 – 21,620 miles
  • 2013 – 20,180 miles
  • 2012 – 19,048 miles
  • 2011 – 17,979 miles
  • 2010 – 16,446 miles
  • 2009 – 15,357 miles
  • 2008 – 14,684 miles
  • 2007 – 13,576 miles
  • 2006 – 12,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,635 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,635 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    582871814103
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail31,632 miles (+302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,632 miles
    Test number
    674442991680
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass31,330 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    602903528618
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail31,327 miles (+3,550)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    369759632998
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass27,777 miles (+2,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    27,777 miles
    Test number
    905711183928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass25,618 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    879077164405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,415 miles
    Test number
    485262813858
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail23,411 miles (+337)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,411 miles
    Test number
    527362832725
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer hose damage

  9. Pass23,074 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    871658054093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,967 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,967 miles
    Test number
    295311183999
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,956 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,956 miles
    Test number
    687159304786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    729379754049
    • AdvisoryFront front disc's are slightly discoloured and slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryRear disc's are slightly scored

  13. Fail22,938 miles (+463)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,938 miles
    Test number
    842964192652
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront front disc's are slightly discoloured and slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryRear disc's are slightly scored

  14. Pass22,475 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    227953886561
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass21,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,620 miles
    Test number
    399655044306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,620 miles (+1,440)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,620 miles
    Test number
    588784044343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the outter wall

  17. Pass20,180 miles (+1,132)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,180 miles
    Test number
    975293443381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the outter wall

  18. Pass19,048 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    546732242373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,979 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,979 miles
    Test number
    955902641388
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass16,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,446 miles
    Test number
    953060140370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,446 miles (+1,089)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,446 miles
    Test number
    970360040306
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass15,357 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,357 miles
    Test number
    902569539343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass14,684 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,684 miles
    Test number
    432461348340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,576 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,576 miles
    Test number
    792230247376
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass12,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,332 miles
    Test number
    483793746315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LLW

Does LR53 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LLW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LLW?
The MOT on LR53 LLW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LLW done?
LR53 LLW was recorded at 31,635 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,011 miles a year.
Has LR53 LLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LLW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 LLW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 LLW find?
LR53 LLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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